2026 · Q98
Consider the following statements about the powers of the Governor of a State :
- 1The Governor has the power to appoint the Advocate-General.
- 2Advocate-General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
- 3The members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor.
- 4The members of the State Public Service Commission can be removed by the President of India on the report of the Governor.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1, 2 and 3 only
- B1, 3 and 4 only
- C2 and 4 only
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
The Governor appoints the Advocate-General under Article 165, who holds office during the Governor's pleasure (statements 1 and 2 true). Members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor (statement 3 true). But they can be removed by the President only on the report of the Supreme Court under Article 317; the Governor may merely suspend a member pending the reference, so statement 4's 'report of the Governor' is false. Hence statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. Note: UPSC's published key marks option D, but Article 317 requires the Supreme Court's report.